As a college referee I was recently asked to take a survey (from the Men's and Women's Soccer Rules Committee) on my opinion on how the recent...
So I noticed on social media that several referees and administrators traveled to Phoenix this past weekend. Are they hosting National Camps now...
http://soccer.nbcsports.com/2016/11/26/report-howard-webb-offered-mls-job-overseeing-referees/ This article cites the Sun newspaper from the UK...
I figured this was coming when Mr. Webb retired in 2014 but it looks like he has an autobiography coming out on the 20th:...
"Tampa Bay Rowdies chairman Bill Edwards will probably find out. On Monday, he released a scathing statement that lambasted the NASL as "full of...
So I been doing general interval training to stay in shape and prepare for my fitness tests but I want to go the next level. Does anybody have...
http://www.espnfc.us/major-league-soccer/story/2892550/professional-referee-association-accused-by-refs-union-of-violating-cba Hopefully any...
https://www.facebook.com/ussoccerrefereedepartment/posts/1061578243901931 I am assuming the biggest change is that Grade 5 is going back to the...
For those (I am assuming if not everyone but most) who has a US Soccer GameOfficials account probably noticed a new substitution rule for the...
Buttoned or unbuttoned?
http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/05/photo-us-soccer-is-reportedly-dumping-its-old-logo-and-getting-a-new-one/?utm_network=facebook&utm_po...
I will be flying to several tournaments in the next month and a half and I am trying to figure out how I should pack for these tournaments. As of...
New York Red Bulls v New York City Red Bull Arena (7:00pm EDT) REF: ALAN KELLY AR1: Adam Wienckowski AR2: Peter Manikowski 4TH: Jose Carlos...
I just saw an advert and sneak peek for next week's episode of Premier League Download entitled "Behind the Whistle" and it looks like they will...
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?id=12652690 So the Norway-England Women's U-19 qualifier match will be restarted at the 90+ minute after...
http://www.officiating.info/mlsdb/ I had a friend share this database of MLS assignments with me, not sure how he found it. Doing a quick search...
Looks like as Altidore was about to be cautioned for a reckless trip/kick he swears to the ref and receives a red for AL in the 68'. Here is the...
PRO posted an article to clarify the new interpretation on Offside. http://www.proreferees.com/news-pro-training-camp--offside-discussions.php...
Not a referee issue directly but it certainly will have an impact on referees involved with the DA. Looks like for the 2016/2017 season they will...
Suppose to be more of a fun thread than anything and I feel like nerding out a bit. I think the USSF badge is decent but given the authoritative...
[MEDIA] Small French documentary about refereeing in France. Features Stephanie Lannoy and a couple clips of Bussacca speaking to FIFA referees...
I was a 4th official this weekend for an Amateur Cup Final in my state. Game went well. Both benches behaved very well and I manage to handle all...
So I might as well start it:
I, along with many others I'm sure, am very anxious for the MLS season to start so I am going to jump the gun a bit and get this thread going....
FIFA has given Lebanese referee Ali Sabbagh a worldwide lifetime ban for fixing a match in exchange for sexual favours....